1959 Lancia Appia vs. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith
To start off, 1959 Lancia Appia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith would be higher. At 4,255 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith (123 HP) has 76 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith weights approximately 1200 kg more than 1959 Lancia Appia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith has automatic transmission and 1959 Lancia Appia has manual transmission. 1959 Lancia Appia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lancia Appia | 1954 Rolls-Royce Silver Wraith | |
| Make | Lancia | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Appia | Silver Wraith |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1090 cc | 4255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 123 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3230 mm |
